Physics / Nuclear Fusion

Deuterium

Definition

Heavy isotope of hydrogen used as fusion fuel, often combined with lithium-6 in weapons

Related Theories (12)

Alpha Particles Alfven Waves
Energetic fusion-born alpha particles critical keep plasma hot self-sustained alfven waves resonation alpha transport away plasma core
Aneutronic Fusion via Spin Alignment
Using magnetic fields to align the spin of deuterium lowers the Coulomb barrier, allowing for non-radioactive fusion into helium at lower energies.
Bousard Interstellar Ramjet
Interstellar propulsion concept collecting hydrogen electromagnetic scoop hydrogen fusion drive vehicle efficiently faster went collecting hydrogen allowing travel percentage speed light
Cold Fusion Microfysics
Cold fusion microfysics little fusion reactions occur level interest power world scale anywhere
Direct Energy Conversion Revolution
Proposes a new energy paradigm replacing inefficient steam cycles with 90 to 100 percent efficient direct conversion from aneutronic fusion charged particles
DT Helium 3 Fusion Neutron Capture
DT helium 3 fusion neutron capture boron 10 blanket retrofitting nuclear plants steam lines no radioisotope decay
Fusion Propulsion Space Travel
Space engines thousand times better single stage Mars four weeks H to LEO 25 per kilogram 76 days Titan
High Beta Advantage for Advanced Fusion Fuels
The high beta values achieved by Field Reverse Configuration enable pursuit of aneutronic boron-11 fusion that is impossible with low beta tokamak reactors
Inertial Confinement Fusion Electron Beam Heating
Inertial confinement fusion relativistic electrons laser plasma interactions deliver energy compressed fuel core aiding ignition fast ignition resonant wavelength
Magnetic Mirror Plasma Confinement With Open Field Lines
Using stronger magnets at reactor ends to create magnetic mirror effect that reflects most particles back into the core while allowing controlled axial exhaust
Metal Lattice Fusion Secret
Hydrogen trapped inside metal lattice releases energy same concept thermonuclear weapons cold fusion.
Neutronic Fusion
Neutronic fusion reactions yield charged particle products no radiation hazards energetic neutrons super clean radioactivity zero massive mass shield proton boron11 proton lithium6 helium3